{"id":2191113,"date":"2024-03-02T19:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T00:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-revive-penalties-for-drug-possession\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T19:38:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T00:38:17","slug":"oregon-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-revive-penalties-for-drug-possession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-revive-penalties-for-drug-possession\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon lawmakers approve bill to reinstate penalties for drug possession"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Foregon-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-revive-penalties-for-drug-possession%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2191113&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">  (Photo by\u200b YE AUNG THU\/AFP via Getty\u200d Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril Elfi<\/a><br \/>4:20 PM \u2013\u2063 Saturday, March 2,\u2063 2024<\/p>\n<p>Oregon lawmakers\u200b have \u200bpassed a bill to criminalize the possession of \u200csmall amounts of drugs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Oregon Legislature passed\u200c a\u2064 bill on Friday recriminalizing the\u2062 possession\u2062 of small amounts of drugs, thereby undoing \u200da significant portion of the \u2063state\u2019s first-ever\u200c drug decriminalization\u200d law.<\/p>\n<p>After the House passed House Bill 4002 51-7 on Thursday, the state Senate \u200dvoted 21-8\u200c to approve it. The bill is now headed to Governor\u200c Tina Kotek\u2019s desk.<\/p>\n<p>According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, Kotek stated\u2062 in January\u2064 that she would be\u200b willing to sign a bill that reversed decriminalization.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWith\u2064 this bill, we are doubling down on our commitment to make sure Oregonians have access \u200dto the treatment and care that they need,\u201d \u2064said Democrat Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber, of Portland, one \u2062of the bill\u2019s authors, adding that \u2062its passage\u2063 will \u201cbe the start of \u2062real and transformative change for our\u200c justice system.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Under \u2064the law, possessing small\u2063 amounts of drugs like heroin or methamphetamine \u2062is considered \u200ba misdemeanor and carries a \u200dmaximum six-month jail sentence. It makes\u200d it possible \u200cfor law enforcement to seize\u2064 the drugs and \u200cstrictly prohibit their use in \u200dparks and\u2064 on sidewalks. Offering drug treatment as\u200b an alternative to criminal penalties is mandated.<\/p>\n<p>Lew Frederick (D-Oregon.) complained that\u200c the bill \u2063was too flawed and that the \u2062testimony he had heard on \u2063the bill repeatedly indicated that treating substance use disorders should \u2063be treated medically.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m concerned that the bill will \u2062attempt to use\u200b the \u200bsame tactics of the past and fail, only to reinforce the punishment narrative that \u2064has failed for\u2063 50 years,\u201d he said, adding that \u200cthe measure could move more people \u2062into the court \u200dsystem \u200dwithout \u200cmaking them healthier.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts \u200ddirectly to your \u200cinbox for free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare \u200cthis post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Fulton County Judge \u200cMcAfee is expected to\u2063 rule on\u2064 the Fani Willis Case, James Biden \u2018repays\u2019 a \u2064loan with China money and\u200c The FBI investigates a balloon.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Temecula Valley Unified School\u2062 District is being sued by a group of activists and\u2062 teachers for enforcing\u200c a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-school-districts-crt-ban-transgender-notification-policy-will-stand-for-now-judge-rules\/\" title=\"Judge upholds California School District's ban on CRT and transgender notification policy\">transgender parental notification policy<\/a> and its ban on Critical Race\u200b Theory. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Republican lawmaker Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-garvey-leads-schiff-in-california-senate-race\/\" title=\"Poll: Garvey Leads Schiff In California Senate Race\">spotlighting federal funding loopholes<\/a> concerning illegal immigration. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wall-st-inches-up-as-markets-await-fed-speakers-amid-rate-cut-hopes\/\" title=\"Wall Street edges higher as markets anticipate Fed speakers amidst rate-cut optimism.\">consumer sentiment report<\/a> is out,\u2064 showing a\u200d slight decline in February from the month before. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Elon\u200d Musk alleges a breach of contract \u2064and a departure\u200c from \u2064the\u200c original mission to develop AI for humanity\u2019s benefit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The\u200d stock market\u2019s interest in AI is on the rise, fueled by Nvidia\u2019s stunning rally and potential\u2063 impact on various\u2062 sectors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>UnitedHealth Group faces a\u200b major data breach\u2062 as hackers claim to have stolen \u200cmillions \u2064of sensitive records.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Legal battle ensues as X\u200b challenges the Center for \u2063Countering Digital Hate\u2019s criticism of hate speech.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062How might\u2063 the passage of House Bill 4002 impact the future of Oregon&#8217;s drug policy and potentially influence drug policy in other \u200djurisdictions<\/h2>\n<p><span>  G meaningful progress in addressing substance use disorders.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of this bill marks a significant shift in Oregon&#8217;s approach to drug possession. In 2020, the state passed \u200bMeasure 110, which effectively decriminalized the \u200bpossession of small amounts of drugs, redirecting resources\u2063 towards addiction treatment \u200cand recovery services instead of \u200bincarceration. However, critics of the measure argued that it \u2064failed to address the underlying issues of substance use disorders and placed a burden on law enforcement to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dr-drews-nomination-to-los-angeles-homeless-commission-sparks-backlash-from-progressives\/\" title=\"Dr. Drew\u2019s Nomination To Los Angeles Homeless Commission Sparks Backlash From Progressives\">enforce drug laws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 new bill, House Bill 4002, aims to address these\u200b concerns by recriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs. Under this law, possessing drugs like \u2062heroin or methamphetamine\u200b will be considered a\u200d misdemeanor and could result in a maximum six-month jail sentence. Law enforcement will have the authority to seize the drugs and strictly prohibit their use in public spaces such as parks and sidewalks. Additionally, \u200bthe bill emphasizes the \u2062importance of offering drug treatment as an alternative to criminal penalties.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of\u2063 the\u2064 bill argue that\u2064 it\u200c is a\u200c necessary step to ensure that individuals struggling \u200cwith substance use disorders have access to the treatment and care they \u200bneed. Democrat Senate Majority Leader Kate \u200dLieber, one \u2063of the bill&#8217;s authors, believes that\u2063 its passage will initiate meaningful and transformative change\u2064 in the state&#8217;s justice system.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200d not all lawmakers are in favor of this recriminalization. Lew Frederick, a Democrat from Oregon,\u2062 expressed concerns \u200cabout the \u2063bill&#8217;s flaws and its potential \u200cto reinforce\u200d the \u2063failed punishment narrative of the past. He argues that treating substance use disorders as a medical issue, rather than a criminal one, would be\u2063 a more effective approach.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of House\u200b Bill 4002 has sparked a contentious debate within Oregon&#8217;s legislature and among its residents. While some believe that recriminalizing drug possession is necessary for public safety and accountability, others argue that it undermines \u2063the progress made by Measure 110\u2062 and fails to address the \u2063root\u200b causes of addiction.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Tina Kotek will now have the final say\u2062 on whether \u200bthis \u200cbill becomes law. Given her previous statement expressing a willingness to sign a bill reversing decriminalization, it is likely that she will approve House Bill 4002.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, Oregon&#8217;s approach to drug policy continues to be a topic of national and international interest. The decisions made by the state\u200b have the potential to set a precedent \u2064for other regions grappling with similar challenges. It is crucial that lawmakers carefully consider \u2064the impact of their \u200cchoices on the well-being and \u200bfutures of individuals affected by substance use disorders.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill to recriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs, reversing the state&#8217;s previous decriminalization efforts. The bill\u200c will now be presented to \u200bGovernor Tina Kotek \u200cfor consideration. While supporters argue that it will enhance access to treatment and care, \u2063critics believe\u200c that it fails to address the\u2064 underlying issues of substance use disorders. The decision on this bill will have significant implications for\u2064 Oregon&#8217;s approach to drug policy and may\u200b serve as a model for other jurisdictions facing similar \u200ddilemmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oregon lawmakers passed a bill criminalizing possession of small drug amounts, undoing a significant portion of drug decriminalization. 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